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Multi-hop Networks

Summary

Multi-hop networks are communication networks that use multiple intermediate nodes to relay messages from a source to a destination, expanding the range and scalability of the network.

Detailed Description

In a multi-hop network, data is transmitted from one node to another through a series of intermediate nodes, also known as hops. Each node in the sequence acts as a relay, forwarding packets of information closer to the destination. This method increases the coverage area of the network while allowing devices with limited transmission range to communicate with distant nodes. Multi-hop networks are often used in wireless networks, especially in mobile ad-hoc networks (MANETs), wireless sensor networks (WSNs), and decentralized systems like blockchain networks, where direct connections between all nodes are not feasible or practical.

Category
Network Protocols
Synonyms
Hopping Networks
Decentralized Networks
Relay Networks

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Remote Sensor Monitoring

Multi-hop networks are effectively used in remote wireless sensor networks to collect data from various sensors spread over long distances.

Industries:

Agriculture
Environmental Monitoring

Platforms:

Zigbee
LoRaWAN
Blockchain Communication

Blockchain networks can employ multi-hop communication models to propagate transactions and updates across nodes without a central authority.

Industries:

Finance
Supply Chain

Platforms:

Ethereum
Polkadot
Remote Sensor Monitoring

Multi-hop networks are effectively used in remote wireless sensor networks to collect data from various sensors spread over long distances.

Industries:

Agriculture
Environmental Monitoring
Smart Cities

Platforms:

Zigbee
LoRaWAN
NB-IoT
Blockchain Communication

Blockchain networks can employ multi-hop communication models to propagate transactions and updates across nodes without a central authority.

Industries:

Finance
Supply Chain
Healthcare

Platforms:

Ethereum
Polkadot
Cardano
Disaster Recovery Communication

Multi-hop networks can facilitate communication in disaster areas where traditional infrastructure is damaged.

Industries:

Emergency Services
Humanitarian Aid

Platforms:

Ad-hoc Wi-Fi
Mesh Wi-Fi

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